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v i Vandalism Charges Two adult males'and one young offender have been arrested and charged with causing almost $100,000 damage at the new Newcastle Public School last week. The three Newcastle Village residents have not yet been to court, says Dur. Reg. 16 Division Inspector Ross Smith. Detective Charles Lcitch, of 16 Division, says, "they will be in court in September and October." The arrests were made possible with help from local residents residents who "responded to the requests for information through the media," Dct. Leitch said. Clarington's Community Newspaper Since 1854 A James Publishing Community Newspaper Wednesday, August 28,1996 142nd Year Issue 35 70c + 5c G.S.T. = 75c Engines Roar at Mosport Chrysler 500 Cars in the feature race at Mosport Park this past weekend, the lead changes taking place before the eventual winner, John Paul Chrysler 500, make their way around the track during the final Jr., of West Palm Beach,. Florida, took the checkered flag. For event held on Sunday afternoon under bright, sunny skies. The 3- details on the exciting race, see page four of section two. hour endurance race went right down to the final lap, with two Photo by Brad Kelly Taking Jobs to The Max Teenagers . who think getting a. good job depends on who theyknow should meet Max. Max is a new computer program listing all the jobs at over 700 employers in Clarington. "This database lists all the current companies companies within Clarington and all the jobs within those companies," says Ruth Sorely, Community Partnership Facilitator with the Bowmanville High School. "Students will be able to see what opportunities may exist within Clarington, and the program also tells them what educational background background they would need for each position." Also included in the new program program are company profiles, employer comments and expectations, expectations, and detailed descriptions responsibilities for each job. Max is designed so students can maximize their career choices, Sorely says. With the information provided by Max they can plot a career course or maybe even invent their own niche supplying existing local markets or industry. High school seniors at BHS, Clarke High School and Courtice Secondary will be introduced introduced to Max this September in conjunction with the existing "Choices" information package, package, a generic job search program. Max was developed by the Bowmanville Rotary Club through its Vocational -Service Committee, in co-operation with the Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education. Max is not a list of vacant positions for jobseeking jobseeking teens, Doug Park of the Bowmanville Rotary Club points out. "It's ideal for students who may not know what they want to do, who may even be thinking about quitting school," he says. They will be able to see what specific courses and apprenticeship programs lead to what kinds of work, he says. "It will show them opportunities they didn't know existed." Another benefit to the program is that it lets students know via employer comments what is expected of employees," Park adds. And not just academic expectations but "the little things" so in demand, such as positive positive attitude, team spirit, willingness to learn, punctuality, and dedication. The idea for the job bank was conceived by Rotary back in 1992. It took five years to gather gather information from employers on over 175 occupational categories represented in the area and then design a program. Thanks to a $5,000 grant from a federal Human Resources Development program, the pay off.' New Home Owners Could Face Education Lot Levies The public school board has not yet decided if future new home buyers will face a lot levy to help finance education. The Northumberland Clarington school board's Operations & Finance Committee will be reviewing reviewing education tax recommendations during its October meeting, says the chair of the school board. The Supreme Court has cleared the way to allow school boards to fund education with special levies on new homes, apartments, industrial and commercial buildings. j The court ruled on a case brought forward by the Ontario Home Builders' Association after the York Region public and separate school boards passed by-laws to impose the levy. The Association says the levies could cost new home-buyers thousands of dollars. School board Chair Bob Willsher says this new tax/levy could impact new home owners in Clarington. But it will be up to the committee to recommend recommend whether such a tax will be imposed locally. When, and if, the board decides to apply the tax, it would not impact subdivisions that are ready to go now. Willsher stated the "new subdivision in Newcastle (south of Hwy 2) behind the old lumber yard would not be impacted." Nor would the Kaitlin Group's subdivision at the Port of Newcastle required to pay the tax. It's the developers planning future subdivisions who would find those developments taxed. "And it really is a tax," says Willsher. "But, it will never give us back what.we've lost in provincial cutbacks," he noted. Calling All Porkers A call for petite porkers has gone out from the Orono Town Hall Board. Its members are turning the municipality upside down in the search for porcine Olympians to headline the Piglet Preakness at the Durham Central Fair in Orono next week. Clarington Councillor Ann Dreslinski, one of the trainers of animals running in the annual fair, says they can't find a farmer who has pigs smaller than 40 pounds. The municipal councillor, who has trained a number of animals, says once the pigs are over a certain certain age (and size) „ they are much harder - ; '■■VJ to train. So, if you (&(2>j?/' 'à have three little porkers porkers looking to take part in what could be considered a swine triathlon, (a combination of swimming, swimming, racing, and agility), please phone Councillor Dreslinski at 623-3379. Road Work Should be I Complete by October It will be another two and one-half weeks until the reconstruction work on Bowmanville's main street reaches its third and final phase. Stephen Yokes, Clarington's Director of Public Works, says: "Phase Two will be completed by mid-September, not at the end of this week as was earlier planned." The stretch of highway currently under construction consists of King St., between Brown St. and Liberty St. Yokes noted the third and final leg of the project -- from Brown St. to Ontario St. -- should be completed by the middle of October. The work is a few days behind schedule, but has not been delayed enough to take construction into the winter months. Currently, the contractor and workers are doing the reconstruction work in 150 foot increments. "The project is moving along faster" because of this switch from Continued on Page 2 ajje .lç hire BHS graduate Rose ;ll;ilnt7l A nil fhp rmv rlnffi Inin n iicpr- club was Cook to catalogué all the raw data into a user- friendly program that students would use on their own. Sorting through all the job info, Cook was surprised at the variety of work in the area. There was a wide range of jobs connected with the automotive industry. They ranged from product designers, to graphic illustrators, illustrators, to quality control personnel, to engineers. "There were a lot of positions in the food and beverage sector, but that's typical typical anywhere," adds Cook. "I also came across very specialized and interesting jobs that aren't readily apparent in an everyday walk through downtown Bowmanville." For example, professional piano tuners and crystal assemblers for the computer computer industry. In order to keep the job bank as up-to-date as possible, the Rotary Club is establishing links with municipal staff who may be able to provide leads on new businesses in the area. Len Koenderman, president of the Bowmanville Rotary Club, is pleased to see the program is finally ready for use. "It's been a long process and very demanding. demanding. It's nice to see what has been gathered will be put to good use and hopefully it will JSfeM .S M HEAR THE PIPES AND DRUMS TONIGHT -- This evening, Wednesday, August 28, the pipes and drums of Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion will perform at Rotary Park in downtown Bowmanville. The concert in the park is free, courtesy courtesy of Harrison Fuels and Morris Funeral Chapel, who have generously sponsored the event. Remember to bring your lawn chair. The music begins at 7 p.m. CABINET MINISTER VISITS -- The Durham Progressive Conservative Barbecue is taking place this evening at the Blackstock Recreation Complex. Guest speaker is Robert W. Runciman, Ontario's Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services. The barbecue starts at four p.m. and concludes concludes at dusk. $ 100,000 Plan To Expand Tyrone Park Tyrone's Community Centre Board is gearing up for a $100,000 expansion of its park facilities. The upgrading would create a new full-sized soccer pitch and two senior softball diamonds north of the Community Centre. The proposal would also include the re-location of the playground, an expanded parking area, and a walkway, patio and gazebo next to the Community Hall. A basketball basketball court and tennis courts are another feature of the plan. Gwen Woodcock, Chairman of the Tyrone Community Centre Board, said the improvements will help meet the increasing need for more sports facilities at the Continued on Page 2 OVER THE THRESHOLD -- Work on the big new school in Newcastle Village is on a very tight schedule. Everyone is optimistic optimistic that all will be ready enough to accommodate the students when they arrive on Monday. To ease the tension a little, the I principal and one of the staff members have a small wager in progress. If the school opens September 3, as scheduled, teacher j Don Smith will personally carry Principal Sue Medd over the threshold. If the deadline is missed, then the principal has | promised to do a week's yard duty for Mr. Smith during the middle middle of winter. As we write this, it appears as though the school will open, as planned. LEGION WEEK COMING SOON -- The annual Legion Week activities will commence Sunday, September 15, and continue continue until Saturday, September 21. Events begin with a pancake and sausage breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on September 15 and will include a roast beef dinner later in the day. There is also an evening of Euchre September 16 and Cribbage September 17, with a bingo following on Wednesday, September 18. Next, it's a spaghetti supper on Thursday and a Meat Roll Friday, I September 19. A steak barbecue ends the week on Saturday, September 9032. 21. Tickets are for sale at the Legion or call 623- HOLIDAY SCHEDULE -- Due to Monday's Labor Day I Holiday, The Statesman's deadline for classified ads will be Friday, August 30, at 4 p.m. The deadline for display advertising will be noon on Tuesday, September 3rd. We'd also appreciate receiving news releases as early as possible for next week's edition. edition. The Stork Market Report Fallis - It's a Girl! 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